BJX
Silao
Mexico
15,319 km
9,519 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
15,319 km
9,519 mi / 8,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
106°
east southeast

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BJX MPM
Airport Name Del Bajio International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code BJX MPM
ICAO Code MMLO FQMA
City Silao Maputo
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,956 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 20.990000, -101.480000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Silao (BJX) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Del Bajio International Airport (BJX) in Silao, Mexico to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 15,319 kilometers (9,519 miles / 8,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:05 in Silao, it's 12:05 in Maputo. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,811 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Del Bajio International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Silao (BJX) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Del Bajio International Airport (BJX) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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